How to Stay Positive When the Gods of Society Have Fallen?
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It’s difficult to turn on the news without hearing dark and cynical stories about the fallen Gods of modern society.
Think corporations, celebrities, and politicians — former icons whose reputations are tarnished or ruined, typically because of some illegal or otherwise dreadful behavior.
We live in a world where a good name is a temporary cover waiting to be revealed as a lie, and trust in anything or anyone is a diminishing commodity.
Looking back, things seemed different when I grew up in the eighties. I admired the Gods of society. We all did. They mattered and gave structure and meaning to my and everyone else’s lives.
They were our heroes.
I looked forward to working at a large multinational corporation that would care for me and my future — remember, lifetime employment was still in vogue in the early eighties.
I mimicked the athletes who inspired and motivated me. I loved to exercise in the shoes and apparel that they used.
My hardcover school diary was full of pictures of my favorite rock bands and famous Hollywood movie stars. I dreamed of being one of them, posing for photos on the red carpet and being cheered by a frenzied crowd.
